At UCLA School of Law’s annual convocation ceremony on Aug. 22, the year kicked off with a warm welcome for incoming students, who gathered under breezy tents that shaded them from the intense heat of the late-summer sun.
51. LUVALLE COMMONS
Open for business since 1985, LuValle Commons, a student center adjacent to the law school, was named in honor of James “Jimmy” LuValle, a UCLA graduate and Olympic medalist, and the first president of the Associated Graduate Students.
Celebrating 75 Years of UCLA Law
Join the dean of UCLA School of Law, Michael Waterstone, UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, and distinguished faculty, students, and alumni as we celebrate 75 years of UCLA Law. This video tribute honors our history of legal innovation and vision for shaping tomorrow's legal landscape. From groundbreaking scholarship to producing leaders who have transformed the practice of law, UCLA Law continues its tradition of excellence while looking boldly toward the future.
26. VISITS FROM SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Throughout the years, 11 Supreme Court justices have visited UCLA Law. In 2018, Justice Elena Kagan spoke to then-Dean Jennifer Mnookin about civility and the virtue of listening.